COWELL FROSH
Welcome Week Guide 2014
Welcome to UCSC
Welcome to UC Santa Cruz and congratulations! This is a very exciting time in
your life as you begin a new phase of learning. Every year students tell us that a
key factor to their success is getting involved on campus and making a difference
in their community. We hope you take advantage of this week to learn as much
as possible about your new environment.
Fall Welcome Week has been planned for you to learn about academic resources,
to become familiar with the campus, and to learn about the Santa Cruz
community. Use this guide to learn about the many workshops/events taking
place campus-wide during Fall Welcome Week.
Notice that some events are MANDATORY. Your transition to UC Santa Cruz
is extremely important to us. We consider you a partner in your academic and
social success here. Therefore we expect you to actively participate in the many
programs and services this first week and well beyond. So, start now and begin
making connections!
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Cover artwork by Shelby Heinzer, Class of 2014
Welcome to Cowell
Welcome to Cowell College! There are a number of things you’ll need
to accomplish during your first several days on campus. This Welcome
Week Guide is designed to help. Use it to learn about the many workshops,
orientations, office hours and events across campus during Welcome Week.
Table of Contents:
Week Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Welcome Week Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9, 29
ID Card Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Residental Network Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Library Info & Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Student Services Office Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
MANDATORY Cowell Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 17, 18, 25
Cowell Welcome Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Writing Placement Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Career Center Student Employment Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19, 23, 24
Study Abroad 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 24
Disability Resource Center Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 23
EOP Student Welcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
Out-of-State Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Welcome Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cowell Welcome Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Coffee Shop Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Important Phone Numbers & Websites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cowell Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
And much more!
If you need more information, ask a Welcome Leader (WL), Resident Assistant
(RA), or a member of the college staff. We’re excited to have you here in your
new home!
Cowell College
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Plan Your Week
Not all campus orientation events are listed on this grid.
MANDATORY Cowell programs are shaded in gray.
Friday (9/26)
Saturday (9/27)
9 am
Cowell New Student
10 am
Move In
9 - 12
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
Cowell New Student
Move In
12 - 5
3 pm
Cowell Continuing Student
Move In
1-5
4 pm
5 pm
5 - 6 Parent/Family Welcome
Cowell Provost’s House
5 - 6 Parent/Family Welcome
Cowell Provost’s House
6 pm
6 - 7 Family Reception
Provost’s House Lawn
6 - 7 Family Reception
Provost’s House Lawn
7 pm
8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
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8 - 10 House Socials
Your Building’s Lounge
8:30 - 11 Cowell Night Live!
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
11 Cookies & Conversation
Cowell Courtyard
Sunday (9/28)
Monday (9/29)
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
9 - 10:30 Safe Slugs: Promoting
Health & Safety in College
Stevenson Event Center
12 - 1 Fast Friends
Cowell Courtyard
12:30-3:30 Writing Placement Exam
11 - 12:30 Frosh Academic
Orientation
Stevenson Events Center
(locations vary, see page 14)
1 - 2:30 Explorarion Hike
Meet at Fountain
1:30 - 2:30 Smooth Cycling
Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge
4 - 5:30 Welcome Groups
(see pg.13 for details)
4 - 5 Welcome Groups
(see pg.13 for details)
6:30 - 7:45, House Meetings
(See pg. 16 for locations)
6 - 10:30
Boardwalk Frolic
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
8 pm
8 - 9 Stargazing
Meet at Fountain
9 pm
9 - 10:30 Karaoke & Cookies
Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge
8 - 10 Movie Night
Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge
10 pm
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Tuesday (9/30)
8 am
10 am
12 pm
Wednesday (10/1)
Dining Halls close at 1 pm today
9 am
11am
11:30 - 1 Key Campus
Resources Tour
Meet at the Fountain
9:30 - 10:30 Cowell EOP
Student Welcome
Page Smith Library
11 - 12 Cowell Out-of-State
Student Welcome
Page Smith Library
12 - 2 Cowell Resource Fair
Cowell Fountain
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
3-6
OPERS Fall Festival
East Field House
3 - 5 Welcome Group Outdoor
Activities
Locations Vary, check with Group
Leaders
6 pm
7 - 9 Cowell Core Course Meeting
Classroom Unit 2
7 pm
8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
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8 - 9:30 Outdoor Open Mic
Cowell Courtyard
Welcome Week Passport
Attend Cowell events and win a prize! It’s that easy. Bring your Passport
that you got with your student ID to all mandatory and optional events listed
below. Staff will stamp them. All who submit a completed card choose from
the prizes listed & enter into raffle for an...
Programs
1 Mandatory
Must stamp all of these:
iPad mini
PRIZES!
Cowell Night Live 9/27
SAFE Slugs 9/28
House Meeting 9/28
Academic Orientation 9/29
CORE 10/1
mandatory but super useful!
2 Not
Choose at least 2 of these:
• drawstring bag
• insulated mug
• fleece blanket
• water bottle
• hand towel
• umbrella
Welcome Group 1 9/28
Welcome Group 2 9/29
Resource Fair 10/1
3 Choose up to 3 optional events:
• Fast Friends 9/28
• Exploration Hike 9/28
• Star Gazing 9/28
• Karaoke 9/28
• Bike Safety 9/29
• Key Resources Tour 9/30
• Resource Fair 10/1
• 1st Senate Meeting 10/2
• Welcome Leader BBQ 10/3
Bring completed, stamped Passport cards to the Cowell Programs Office: Room
133, 459-2255, cowellprograms@gmail.com. Note: Must show ID to redeem
prize. Employees of UCSC not eligible for grand prize. Deadline to enter iPad
drawing: Friday Oct. 10. Deadline to redeem all other prizes: Friday, Oct.31. 6
Important Offices & Resources
Throughout Welcome Week, there are
a number of offices providing extra
services and office hours. Take
advantage of them!
ID Card Services: Open To ALL
Students
Fri. (9/26) – Fri. (10/3) 8 am -5 pm
Office (Quarry Plaza)
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ID Card Services
Photos taken for student IDs; government issued ID required
along with Student ID number. Card received at the time of
service. Also, open for replacements, exchanges, and make-ups.
Students living ON campus who took their photo at Summer Orientation may pick
up their IDs at their college of residence during Move In. Students living OFF
campus who took their ID photo at Summer Orientation may pick up their IDs
at their college of affiliation’s Housing Office starting on September 22. Consult
your college’s Welcome Week Guide or contact your college Housing Office for
location and hours.
Commercial Services Orientation Fair & Poster Sale
Fri. (9/26) to Mon. (9/29), 9 am – 4 pm
Quarry Plaza
Visit “Dorm Central” at the Bay Tree Bookstore to equip your new
living quarters with all you need to move in! From dorm fridges and
microwaves to lamps, bedding and housewares. Select posters to
decorate your room. Talk to local bank representatives about new
accounts and wireless providers about phone service. Register to vote, buy your
Boardwalk Frolic ticket, look at special computer deals for UC students, and more.
Fall Welcome Week Information Table
Friday (9/26) to Tuesday (9/30), 9 am – 5 pm Quarry Plaza
Students from the Campus Orientations Office are available
to answer questions about the Welcome Week schedule or any
other questions you may have about the campus.
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Residential Network (ResNet)
ResNet assists with Internet access on campus (Ethernet and
WiFi) as well as with general computer repair. Staff will be
available for assistance in person during Welcome Week. Phone
support also available from 10 am - 5 pm at 831-459-4638.
9/24
9/25
9/26
9/27
9/28
9/29 - 10/5
10 am – 5 pm College 8 Room 256, Porter Hitchcock Lounge
10 am – 5 pm
By phone only
Noon – 5 pm Cowell Conference Room 132, Merrill Academic
Room 105 (MAS), Oakes 203, College 8 Study Ctr.
Noon – 5 pm College 8 Study Ctr., Cowell Conference Rm. 132,
Merrill Academic Rm. 105, Oakes 203,
Porter Hitchcock Lounge
11 am – 5 pm
Colleges 9 & 10 Recreation Lounge,
Porter Hitchcock Lounge
10 am – 6 pm
College 8 Room 258
University Library Tours
Tour the renovated McHenry Library. Attractions include the Global Village
Café, the Information Commons, group study rooms, and much more; or take a
tour of the Science & Engineering Library. You will also learn about the library’s
services and collections, such as borrowing course textbooks, online research
databases, the Media Center and the video game room. Tours run approximately
30 minutes.
McHenry Library:
Fri. 9/26 & Mon. 9/29 – Wed 10/1
Thurs. 10/2 & Fri. 10/3
Science & Engineering Library:
Fri. 9/26, Mon. 9/29 – Wed. 10/1
11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
1 pm
1 pm
Library Cards
Intersession Library Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Fri. 9/26, Mon. 9/29 - Wed. 10/1
To activate your card bring your UCSC Student ID to the main
desk and let them know you want to activate. Regular library
hours resume October 2.
guides.library.ucsc.edu/libraryhours
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Shot Clinic (Appointment needed – call 831-459-2500 to schedule)
Monday 9/29; 9 – 11 am & 2 – 4 pm
Tuesday 9/30; 9:30 – 11 am & 2 – 4 pm
Wednesday 10/1; 9 – 11 am & 2 – 4 pm
Cowell Health Center
Students in college live in large groups and are at risk for
communicable diseases. The American College Health Association
strongly recommends that college students are fully immunized.
Receive immunizations or have your immunization records
reviewed for the following: Hepatitis B ($121 each - series of 3 required),
meningitis ($146) , MMR ($87), tetanus/pertussis (Tdap) ($77), HPV (Gardasil)
($150 each - series of 3 required), Varicella (Chicken Pox) ($128), and Influenza
(Flu) ($25). All of the above vaccines are 100% covered by the UC health
insurance plan. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination for students younger than 19
years of age on 9/21/13 is the only vaccination required for enrollment. The other
vaccinations are highly recommended by the CDC and the American College
Health Association. To take full advantage of this clinic, please have your
immunization records with you.
Special Welcome Week Office Hours
Cowell College Office
Mon. – Fri., 9 am – 4 pm Cowell Admin Building
Peer advisors will be available to answer general advising questions. Students
who require advising appointments will be able to schedule appointments for the
following week.
Cowell & Stevenson Residential Life & Housing Office (Under Dining Hall)
*Special Hours: Sat. 9/27, 8 am – 6pm
Regular Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm
Sun. 9/28, 10 am – 4pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Come to our office located below the dining hall to ask housing and meal plan
questions, make appointments with residential staff, check out an ethernet hub,
or get help if you lost your keys or are locked out. Or call us at 831-459-2173.
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Admissions Office
Mon. – Wed., 8 am – 5 pm
150 Hahn Student Services
Open for information regarding conditions of admission, transfer credit, and
readmission.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Sat, 12 – 4 pm; Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm
205 Hahn Student Services
Advisers are available on a drop-in basis to assist students and their families
with any questions regarding their financial aid awards, loan requirements,
and more.
Office of the Registrar
Mon. – Wed., 8 am – 5 pm
190 Hahn Student Services
Open for general questions about registration, course enrollment, residency,
and enrollment verification.
Student Housing Services
Sat., 12 – 4 pm, Mon. – Wed., 8 am – 5 pm
104 Hahn Student Services
Advisers are available on a drop-in basis to assist students with any
questions regarding housing contract policies and procedures, housing/
dining charges, payment plans, meal plans, and more.
Student Business Services
Mon. – Wed., 9 am – 12 pm, 1 – 4 pm
203 Hahn Student Services
Open to provide info and assistance with e-billing and e-check information,
entrance interviews for Financial Aid, Direct Deposit refund, and more.
Mailroom Hours & Keys
http://stevenson.ucsc.edu/residential-life/mailroom-hours.html
This year Cowell is sharing a mailroom with Stevenson while the Cowell
Apartments are under construction. The mailroom is located in the basement
of Stevenson Apartment Building 9, behind the Stevenson Event Center. Oncampus residents are given a key during move-in on 9/26 & 9/27. Off-campus
students will not be assigned a mailbox. Mailroom hours were not available by
print time. Please contact Gwyn for more info: 459-4930.
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Friday, September 26
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall Open
7:15 am – 8 pm
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
Open for students on a meal plan and guests. Bring your student ID or temporary
meal card to enter. Guests who want to join you can pay cash at the door or use
one of your guest meals. Full campus dining hall schedule: http://housing.ucsc.
edu/dining/dining-halls
Cowell Parent & Family Welcome Session
5 – 6 pm
Cowell Provost’s House
The Provost and staff members will describe life at Cowell and answer
questions. All are welcome, however information repeats what was presented at
the College presentation at Summer Orientation. Students need not attend.
Cowell Family Reception
6 – 7 pm
Cowell Provost’s House Lawn
Mingle with other families, students, and University staff and administrators.
Refreshments provided.
House Socials
8 – 10 pm Your House Lounge (Cowell residents only)
Come get to know your housemates, have some snacks and relax. Welcome to
college!
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Saturday, September 27
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall Open
8 am – 7 pm
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
Bring your student ID or temporary ID card to enter. Please note the early
closure to accommodate the Cowell Night Live Program. Full campus dining
hall schedule: http://housing.ucsc.edu/dining/dining-halls
Parent & Family Welcome Session
5 – 6 pm
Cowell Provost House
The Provost and staff members will describe life at Cowell and answer
questions. All are welcome, however information repeats what was presented at
the College presentation at Summer Orientation. Students need not attend.
Cowell Family Reception
6 – 7 pm
Cowell Provost House Lawn
Mingle with other families, students, and University staff and administrators.
Refreshments provided.
Cowell Night Live; MANDATORY for All New Cowell Students (Frosh &
Transfers)
8:30 – 11 pm
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
The Provost, College staff, and student leaders will welcome you to your new
home. We will highlight what to expect during Welcome
Week. Then, residential staff and Welcome Leaders will COWELL
entertain you with a program that will preview college
life from a not-ready-for-prime-time perspective. Expect
to laugh and get tips to help you adapt to becoming an
official Banana Slug.
NIGHT
LIVE
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Cookies & Conversation
11 pm
Cowell Courtyard
Join your new community for cookies and a chance to make
some new friends. All Cowell students are welcome.
Sunday, September 28
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall Open
8 am – 8 pm
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
Safe Slugs: Promoting Health and Safety in College; MANDATORY for all
New Students
9 - 10:30 am
Cowell Info Table
11 am – 2 pm
Stevenson Event Center
We will cover topics including sexual assault, dating violence,
domestic violence and stalking; including how to prevent it,
intervene and support survivors. In addition there will be
information about crime prevention, safety and bystander
intervention. Attendance will be taken at this event. Be sure to
bring your student ID.
Cowell Fountain
General questions and info, directions, maps, or just come to chat.
Staffed by the friendly Welcome Team and academic Peer Advisor.
Come learn about campus, transportation, academics and resources at
Cowell (repeats Mon., Tues., Wed.)
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Fast Friends
12 – 1 pm Cowell Courtyard (outside Dining Hall)
What is Fast Friends? It’s NOT speed dating...it’s speed
FRIEND-ing: the fastest way to meet others from all around
Cowell. Spend a few minutes talking with another student,
then start anew with the next. Come for fun: you just might
meet your new best friend!
Analytical Writing Placement Exam
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Humanities 206
Oakes Rooms 101/102/104 (for any disability accommodated student)
This exam is required of all entering frosh who did not take the May AWPE and
did not satisfy ELWR via other means. There is a fee for this exam, which you
are expected to pay in advance via this web site: www.awpe.org. If you qualify
for reduced/no fees, the web site will make this clear when you log on. Be sure
to print out the receipt for your payment and bring it with you to the exam.
*Students needing exam accommodation should contact the Disability Resource
Center at least one week before the exam at 831-459-2089 or by e-mail at drc@
ucsc.edu.
Exploration Hike
1 – 2:30 pm Meet at Cowell Fountain
Discover the beautiful mountains, trails, and forest at UCSC with
this exploration hike! Wear sturdy shoes (no flip flops) and bring
water for the journey. Please bring ID.
Cowell Welcome Groups 1st Meetup!
4 – 5:30 pm
Locations Vary
(See your assignment card or pages 15-16 or full details)
Meet others, explore, get oriented, and find answers to your questions. Welcome
Leaders will guide the way and help you get situated in your new community.
Check your assignment card you received with your room keys & ID. Lose your
card? Come get a new one in the Cowell Programs Office, Room 133. Don’t
miss this first session to meet everyone!
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Welcome Groups
Let us give you the tools to succeed at Cowell and UCSC!
Meet others, explore, get oriented, and find answers to your questions.
Your Welcome Team will guide the way and
help you get situated in your new community.
Check your assignment card you received with your room keys & ID.
Lose your card? Come get a new one in the Programs Office, Room 133.
Don’t miss the first session on Sunday to meet everyone and
learn about the bus system!
1st Meetup:
Sunday, 9/28; 4 - 5:30 pm
Locations as follows:
Boardwalk
Founders’ Glen Lawn
Pacific Ave.
Provost’s House Lawn
Harbor
Cowell Courtyard
Pogonip Park
Lower Quad Lawn
Lighthouse
Fireside Lounge
San Lorenzo River
Upper Quad Lawn
Natural Bridges
Page Smith Library
West Cliff
Cowell Fountain
Wharf
Patio outside Res. Life Office
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2nd Meetup:
Mon, 9/29; 4 - 5 pm
Tours, Class Locations, Info.
Locations: Same as Sunday
Bring your Boardwalk Ticket!
3rd Meetup:
Outdoor Games!
Wed, 10/1; 3 - 5 pm
Meet up with another team
for an afternoon of friendly
competition, sports and
games outside.
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Sunday, 9/28 continued...
House Meetings; MANDATORY for all Cowell Residents, (New and
Continuing Students)
6:30 – 7:45pm
See locations below
A mandatory meeting to formally meet your RAs, CREs and find out what
policies you need to know to have a great year! Locations as follows:
Turner House
Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge
Parrington House
Cowell Courtyard
Beard House
Lower Quad Lawn
Morison House
Page Smith Library (at Cowell)
Prescott House
Upper Quad Lawn
Parkman House
Founders’ Glen Lawn
Adams House & Apartment 4 Cowell Fountain
Star Gazing
8 – 9 pm Meet at Cowell Fountain
Join us as we admire the bright Santa Cruz night sky at the
nearby Lower East Field. Hot chocolate and constellations
provided. Bring a mug, and a flashlight and blanket if you
can. (Please be on time as Welcome Team members will
lead the group there and back.)
Krazy Karaoke
9 – 10:30 pm Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge
Sing and laugh your heart out! Sign-ups start at 8:45 pm.
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Monday, September 29
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall Open
7:15 am – 8 pm
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A
10 – 11 am Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building)
This orientation introduces students to employment requirements and
opportunities available for students with or without work-study financial aid
awards (employers will not be present). An on-line version of the orientation is
available on the Career Center home page at careers.ucsc.edu. (Repeats later
today and twice on 10/1)
Frosh Academic Orientation; MANDATORY for First Year Cowell Students
11 am – 12:30 pm
Stevenson Event Center
Advisers will present information about graduation requirements, academic
progress standards, and discuss other academic-related questions. Bring this
Welcome Week Guide, your personal calendar, and a pen. NOTE: If you miss
this required session you will need to attend the make-up college advising
orientation: Wednesday, October 1, 1:30-3 pm in Kresge Room 327.
Cowell Info Table & Tours
1 – 3 pm
Cowell Fountain
General questions and info, directions, maps, or just come to chat.
Staffed by a friendly Welcome Leader and academic Peer Advisor.
Come learn about campus, transportation, academics and resources at
Cowell (repeats Tues., Wed.)
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Smooth Cycling: Urban Cycling Skills
1:30 – 2:30 pm Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge
Learn to confidently bike our roads and trails, hear about the
best routes, get tips on theft prevention and more. Free blinky
light for each participant! At the end, grab your bike for free
licensing in the Courtyard. (Program repeats Tues 9/30, 1pm,
Porter College Hitchcock Lounge.)
Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A
2 – 3 pm
Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building)
[See full description of services earlier this day.]
Study Abroad 101
3 – 4 pm
Classroom Unit 2
Interested in studying abroad? Want to know how to get started? Come learn
about the different study abroad opportunities available to UC students, get ideas
for researching various programs and scholarship options, receive specific advice
from Programs Abroad Advisors & Peer Advisors, and more! (Repeats 10/1)
Cowell Welcome Group Meetup #2
4 – 5 pm
Locations Vary
(See your assignment card or pages 15-16 for full details)
Gather for another afternoon of information and meeting new people. WLs will
give you tours, show you where your classes are, answer questions and help you
with tips to succeeding in college.
Boardwalk Frolic
6 – 10:30 pm
Rides, dancing, and exclusive use of Neptune’s Kingdom Arcade. With ticket,
you get free parking, and special TAPS bus transportation with UCSC ID. Free
tickets for laser tag, bowling, miniature golf, one return
ride ticket and $3 in Boardwalk Bucks for food! Tickets
are $20 and are available at the Bay Tree Bookstore.
Buses will run until all have gotten a ride back to campus.
It’s best to wait at the Boardwalk for a ride, even if there
is a bit of a wait initially. For more information contact:
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831-459-4544.
Movie Night: “A Bug’s Life”
8 – 10 pm
Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge
Not going to the Boardwalk? Stay on the hill and hang with new
friends. Cookies and hot chocolate served. Bring a mug!
Tuesday, September 30
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Many departments/majors hold Department Orientation on this day. Please refer
to the Department Orientations section of the on-line Fall Schedule of Classes
for further information, registrar.ucsc.edu/soc/
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall Open
7:15 am – 1 pm
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
All dining halls close at 1 pm today to prepare for the OPERS Fall Festival.
Dream Act Student Welcome Orientation
9 – 10:30 am
Classroom Unit 1
An opportunity to learn about resources and support available to Dream Act
Students at UC Santa Cruz. This session is limited to Dream Act Students.
Arts Division
9 am – 12 pm
Digital Arts Research Center
Attractions: Student Film Screenings, History of Art & Visual Culture Student
Highlight Research Posters, Artworks, performance by the High Tones,
performance by Opera Students, and possibly a performance by Shakespeare To
Go.
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Tuesday, September 30
Disability Resource Center Orientation – MANDATORY for Students with Disabilities
10:30 am – 12 pm
Cervantes & Velasquez Conference Room
Don’t miss this required orientation to learn the process for requesting and
utilizing accommodations and services available to students with disabilities.
Attend one of the two offered sessions. Call 831-459-2089 for more information.
(Repeats at 1:30 pm)
Are we on Campus or in a Forest? An Intro to the Campus Natural Reserve Lands
11 am – 12 pm
Natural Science II, Room 233
The UCSC Campus is unique within the University of California in that over
400 acres of have been set aside as a Natural Reserve. These lands are home
to 1000’s of plants and animals including bobcat, deer, and the pacific giant
salamander. This event will discuss the animals and plants found on the Reserve,
highlight ways to get involved in research and education at our Natural Reserves
and the Natural History Museum. For more information contact the Campus
Reserve Steward at 831-459-4867 or asjones@ucsc.edu. (Repeats 9/30 & 10/1)
Key Campus Resources Tour
11:30 am – 1 pm Meet at Cowell Fountain
Take a stroll through campus, learning the locations of: the
Career Center, Ethnic Resource Centers, Student Union and
Organizations, Cantú Queer Center, Health Center, Learning
Support Services at the ARCenter, and Disability Resource
Center at Hahn. Whew! Wear comfortable shoes. Meet reps from these offices
later today at OPERS Fall Fest and learn what they offer!
Student Union Assembly Open House
12 noon – 2 pm
Student Union, 2nd Floor
Learn about the issues facing students today, gain skills that a classroom can’t
provide and learn how to organize and advocate real progressive change.
UCSC’s student government organization is called the Student Union Assemblythe official voice of all undergraduate students. Come meet the elected student
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body officers and find out how you can get involved in campus, local, statewide
and national politics. Your officers hire other students for credit and paid
internships. Start your college experience off in the world of student power!
Cowell Info Table & Tours
12 noon – 2 pm
Cowell Fountain
General questions and info, directions, maps. Staffed by friendly
student leaders. Come learn about campus, transportation, academics
and resources at Cowell (repeats Wed.)
Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) New Frosh and Transfer Student
Welcome Orientation
1 – 2:30 pm
Classroom Unit 2
Required for new EOP students: An opportunity to learn more about the
academic and personal support programs available through EOP. Call 831-4592296 for more information.
Dining Halls Close! 1 pm
All campus dining halls close to prepare for the OPERS Fall Festival and BBQ.
Disability Resource Center Orientation – MANDATORY for students with
disabilities
1:30 – 3 pm
Cervantes & Velasquez Conference Room
[Refer to full description earlier this day.]
OPERS Fall Festival
3 – 6 pm
East Field House Complex
Come to see how you can be active and involved in student life at UC
Santa Cruz. Visit tables and talk to representatives from student groups and
organizations, recreation and sports clubs, fraternities and sororities, health and
wellness services, academic resource offices, student media, ethnic resource
centers, and more! UCSC Dining Services provides a farmer’s market style
dinner for meal plan holders. There is music, student performances, and a rockclimbing wall. This is a ZERO WASTE event. All plates, utensils and food are
composted. We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle to visit the water
stations for refills (water bottles available for purchase at cost courtesy of the
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Recreation Dept.)
Outdoor Open Mic
8 – 9:30 pm Cowell Courtyard
Enjoy talent? Can you sing, dance, act, recite poetry, juggle, tell
stories or play music? It’s time to express yourself and show your
talent by performing at our first Open Mic Night of the year. Sign
ups start at 7:45pm. Dress warmly for after sunset.
Wednesday, October 1
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall Open
7:15 am – 8 pm
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
Cowell EOP Student Welcome; for New Cowell EOP Students
9:30 – 10:30 am
Page Smith Library (Cowell Library)
Come meet other Cowell EOP students and learn how to take advantage of
campus resources and make a successful transition to UC Santa Cruz.
Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A
10 – 11 am
Cervantes & Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building)
[Refer to full description on Monday, 9/29.]
Cowell Out-of-State Student Welcome; for new Cowell Out-of-State Students
11 am – 12 pm
Page Smith Library (Cowell Library)
Come meet other Cowell Out-of-State students and learn how to take advantage
of campus resources and make a successful transition to UC Santa Cruz.
Are we on Campus or in a Forest? An Intro to the Campus Natural Reserve Lands
11 am – 12 pm
[Refer to full description on Tuesday, 9/30.]
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Natural Science II, Room 233
Cowell Resource Fair
12 – 2 pm
Cowell Fountain
Stop by on your way back from lunch for info on fun stuff at Cowell. Learn all
about the Cowell student government (Cowell Senate), Senate’s DVD Loan
Library, EOP, International Orientation advisors, volunteer opportunities,
Acquire A Cappella, academic advising, art display opportunities, and more. Or
just come chill at the fountain and meet new people.
Cowell Info Table & Tours
12 noon – 2 pm
Cowell Fountain
General questions and info, directions, maps, or just come to chat.
Staffed by a friendly Welcome Leader and academic Peer Advisor.
Come learn about campus, transportation, academics and resources
at Cowell.
College Academic/Advising Orientation (Make-Up)
1:30 – 3 pm
Frosh: Kresge College room 327
Transfer Students: Kresge College room 321
A non-college-specific orientation for students who were not able to attend their
college’s academic/advising orientation.
Study Abroad 101
1:30 – 2:30 pm
[Refer to full description on Monday, 9/29.]
Classroom Unit 1
Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A
2 – 3 pm
Cervantes & Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building)
[Refer to full description on Monday, 9/29.]
Welcome Groups Outdoor Activities
3 – 5 pm
Cowell Founders’ Glen Lawn
Your Welcome Leaders will team you up with another group to play and compete
in outdoor activities and sports. Your groups will decide on the activity. Get
outside and have some fun with your fellow Cowell students in some friendly
competition. Be sure to bring your ID so you can sign a waiver and participate.
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Core Course Meeting; MANDATORY for fo all First Year Cowell Students
7 – 9 pm
Classroom Unit 2
This is the first plenary session for the Cowell Core course. This lecture will
introduce you to the Core faculty and offer insight into the concepts and issues
you will examine this quarter.
Thursday, October 2
*** CLASSES BEGIN!***
Regular Dining Hall hours begin today. housing.ucsc.edu/dining/dining-halls
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Cowell Student Senate, 1st Meeting
7:30 pm
Cowell Conf. Rm. 132
Interested in student government? Join us at the first meeting of the year, or any
other Thursday night. All are welcome. Refreshments provided. Contact us at
csenate@ucsc.edu or learn more or visit http://cowell.ucsc.edu/senate
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Friday, October 3
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Welcome Leader BBQ
6 – 7:30 pm
Cowell Fountain
You made it through your first 2 days of classes! Come relax with your new
friends as the Welcome Team cooks up some BBQ food.
Movie on Parrington - UP
8:30 – 10 pm
Cowell Lower Quad Lawn
SQUIRREL!!! Grab a blanket and a pillow for our outdoor
movie under the stars: Pixar’s “UP.” Bring a mug to enjoy
refreshments too. It’s all free and right here at Cowell!
Saturday, October 4
Bounce House & Crafts
1 – 3 pm
Cowell Courtyard
Enjoy the great outdoor spaces at Cowell while getting crafty.
Bring a shirt to cut up and stylize. Bring your student ID.
80s Glow Dance!
9 pm – 12:30 am
Come get your groove on with Cowell and Stevenson
at this welcome dance. Featuring DJ Willi and
G-Swag. Be sure to bring your ID to get in the front
door as this event is exclusively for Cowell and
Stevenson students. Snacks provided. This is a sober
event. White or other UV-reactive wear encouraged!
Stevenson Event Center
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Game Lounges
9 pm – 12:30 am Stevenson Fireside Lounge & Silverman Conference Room
Not the dancing type? Come play cards, board or video games! Feel free to bring
your own games too!
Sunday, October 5
Off Campus Trip: Beach or Downtown
1 – 4 pm
Meet at Cowell Fountain
Want to explore town but not sure which bus to take? Your Welcome Leaders
will guide you on a Metro bus to some great spots off campus. You get to pick,
either the beach or downtown. Two separate groups depart from the Fountain.
Bring your UCSC ID to ride the bus.
Tuesday, October 7
UCSC Recreation and Intramural Sports Online Registration Begins
9 am online at www.ucscrecreation.com
Sign up for adventure outings, rock climbing, classes and workshops, surfing,
kayaking, holistic health, wilderness skills, wilderness medicine, experiential
leadership classes and intramural sports leagues. Pick up a copy of the Fall 2014
Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide (available at the OPERS Fall Festival,
Colleges and various campus locations) or visit our and check out the digital
edition of the guide.
Let’s Go! Women’s Center
4 pm
Meet at the Cowell Fountain
Join Welcome Team members to bus to the next event (details on next page.)
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Women’s Center Fall Welcome “Waffle House” Game Night
4 – 7 pm
Cardiff House
The Women’s Center welcomes new and returning students to our annual Waffle
Bar Game Night! It’s a fun way to learn about our center, its resources, and
discover our programs and volunteering opportunities; all women and allies are
welcome. Find us at peaceful Cardiff House near the base of campus; for more
info, call (831) 459-2072, visit womenscenter.ucsc.edu, or email women@ucsc.
edu.
Wednesday, October 8
Ethnic Resource Centers Open House
11 am – 4 pm
339 Bay Tree Building (Third Floor)
Stop by at any point during the “Open House” to learn more about the Ethnic
Resource Centers including the African American Resource and Cultural Center,
American Indian Resource Center, Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource
Center, and El Centro: Chicano Latino Resource Center. Call 831-459-2427 for
more information.
Let’s Go! ERCs Open House
1 pm
Meet at the Cowell Fountain
Join Welcome Team members to enjoy the Ethnic Resource Centers Open House
together (details above)!
Let’s Go! Queer Undergrad Mixer
7 pm
Meet at the Cowell Fountain
Join Welcome Team members to walk to the Cantú Center’s Fall Mixer together
(details below.)
WEL-COME OUT! Queer Undergrad Fall Mixer
7 – 11 pm
Cantú Queer Center, Merrill College
All GLBTIQ and allied undergrads are welcome to our fabulous WEL-COME
OUT queer party. Come see what a big, beautiful, diverse community we have at
UCSC. Food, music, dancing, fun! Info: queer@ucsc.edu
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Smart Phone QR Links:
Campus Resource Guide
goo.gl/rKTKsi
Campus Maps
maps.ucsc.edu
Cowell College Website
cowell.ucsc.edu
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Your Cowell Welcome Team!
Our Welcome Leaders (WLs) and
Welcome Crew (WCs) are here to
help! We’re a team of volunteer
Cowell students who prepare
for Move-In and offer many
Welcome Week events -including the Welcome Groups.
We also staff the Cowell Info
Table to answer questions and
lead tours to help you find your
classrooms, and so much more!
We’re here for ALL new Cowell
students (whether or not you
live at Cowell).
Learn more about us online: http://cowell.ucsc.edu/activities/WLs
And please come introduce yourself in person!
Ask Who? Ask Me!
Many Cowell student leaders and
staff will be wearing bright yellow
“Ask Me” buttons.
See a button? Ask away!
(Or just say “Hi…nice button!”)
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Coffee Shops
Need a quick snack or coffee? Both Cowell and Stevenson
have their own cafes. Hours as follows:
Stevenson Coffee House:
9/25 Thurs. 8am-3pm
9/26 Fri. & 9/27 Sat. 9am-3:30pm
9/28 Closed
9/29 Mon. - 10/1 Weds. 8am-3pm
10/2 Thurs. 7:30am-11:30pm
10/3 Fri. 7:30am-5pm
Cowell Coffee Shop:
10/1 Wed. 9am-2:30pm
10/2 Thurs. 7:45am-11:30pm
10/3 Fri. 7:45am-4pm
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Important Phone Numbers
Office
Site/Location
Phone Number
Admissions Office
150 Hahn
(831) 459-2131
Cashier’s Office
102 Hahn
(831) 459-2278
Financial Aid Office
205 Hahn
(831) 459-2963
Central Housing Office
104 Hahn
(831) 459-2394
Registrar’s Office
190 Hahn
(831) 459-4412
Student Business Services
203 Hahn
(831) 459-2107
Cowell College Office (Advising)
Cowell 118
(831) 459-2253
Cowell Housing Office
Res Life Office
(831) 459-2173
Cowell Programs Office
Room 133
(831) 459-2255
Helpful Websites
Cowell http://cowell.ucsc.edu
Welcome Week Resources http://housing.ucsc.edu/welcome-week
Campus Maps http://ucsc.ezaxess.com (or) http://maps.ucsc.edu
Bay Tree Bookstore http://slugstore.ucsc.edu
Undergraduate Handbook http://reg.ucsc.edu/navigator
UCSC Walking Map http://maps.ucsc.edu/content/7400/map_detail
Visitor Parking
http://taps.ucsc.edu/visitorparking.html
Santa Cruz Visitor Info http://www.santacruzca.org
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Tip! Use your Google Calendar in your UCSC account to
schedule your classes, work, and other committments. Set
reminders for important meetings to send you a text, email or
calendar popup so you don’t miss anything!
Be in the loop... join the
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